School vacations typically bring children a welcome break from their daily routine. However, when their parents are recently divorced, breaks from this routine can cause stress and anxiety. It is up to the parents to establish a co-parenting schedule that works for everyone. Although summer vacat...

THE FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHILD CUSTODY When parents divorce, it is important to determine how custody will be shared. Will one parent be the primary caregiver, or will they share the parenting responsibilities? The four basic types of child custody include legal custody, physical custody, joi...

Telling your spouse that you want a divorce is not an easy conversation. Divorce brings up significant emotional, financial and legal issues, especially when children are involved. Because the way you bring up the possibility of divorce can have long-term implications for your relationship with b...

Many fathers do not fully understand their rights following a divorce or separation, and in some cases, they may be too willing to give up their custody rights because they are afraid of gender bias by the court. This assumption may prevent them from seeking to enforce their parental rights and c...

When couples divorce, there are a number of significant issues that must be worked out. These issues include the division of property, living situations, child custody and child support. A mediator can help divorcing spouses resolve their issues and come up with workable solutions without the cos...

If you are in the process of obtaining a divorce, you are likely feeling a range of strong emotions, especially if there are children involved. Custody disputes are often stressful and complicated. For this reason, it is a good idea to enlist in the support of a child custody attorney to help you...

HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A CHILD SUPPORT HEARING Going through a divorce can be rough, but what makes it more of an unpleasant experience is having your children involved in the process. When it comes to child support, it's hard to imagine how one judge, who knows little about your family and...

The term “gray divorce” was coined to describe divorce during an individual's senior years. In this day and age, the divorce rate for those 50 years and older has doubled since 1990, according to sociologists at Bowling Green State University. Though remarriages are more likely to end in divorce,...

HOW TO DIVORCE AN ABUSIVE PARTNER   Divorce is a difficult process for anyone who feels like it's the best decision for his or her dysfunctional marriage. Marriages fail mostly because of finances, external love affairs, loss of love and differences in perspective. However, there are some mar...

Much like the more common prenuptial agreement (also known as a “pre-nup”), a postnuptial agreement is drafted to protect the assets of one of the individuals in a marital union. The main distinguishing feature is that a postnuptial agreement is drawn up after you are already married. Postnuptial...

How to prepare for a divorce As we can all attest to, relationships aren't always easy. Couples can have different viewpoints on valuable issues or they can occasionally experience the inevitable “bad day” that can cause arguments and, at times, dysfunction within the relationship. In some event...

When marriages don't last, there are two ways in which you can end the marriage: a divorce or an annulment. Both achieve the same goal of dissolving a marriage; however, the options differ in the steps used to achieve the same end goal.  When a couple opts for a divorce, they recognize that they ...

If you and your significant other have come to terms with the fact that your marriage has run its course, it may be time to consider hiring Miami divorce lawyers. In the United States alone, approximately 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. It's difficult to think that your relationship has b...

Many couples marry for love rather than for money. When discussing their future lives together, engaged individuals may shy away from discussing finances. Their reluctance is understandable on this complex topic; however, discussing financial issues before marriage could save the couple complicat...

Alimony A divorce settlement often includes an alimony agreement, which entails that one spouse pays the other for divorce during and after the proceedings. The individual that must pay alimony is usually determined by whether or not he or she makes more money than the other spouse. This spouse ...

Nearly 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. When children are involved, divorce proceedings become even more complicated and can have a long term negative impact on kids. Creating a parenting plan can lessen some of the negative effects of divorce on children. Parents (preferably both) are su...

Though a divorce marks the end of a marital relationship, this doesn't necessarily mean that divorce proceedings must be entrenched in heated arguments. Mediation is a process in which a conflict is resolved and both parties establish an agreement. Typically, this process includes a divorce media...

Just as no two marriages are alike, no two divorces are ever the same. Florida laws have categorized divorces within the state into three main overarching categories: contested divorce, uncontested divorce and simplified divorce. No matter which category your divorce falls under, you should find ...

After undergoing a situation that results in a child being unable to live with both parents, a time-sharing schedule must be established. During the holiday season, it is crucial that you spend time with your child and show him or her that although living arrangements are now different, your love...

In the state of Florida, the award of child support is controlled by specific guidelines set out in state statute.  While the exact amount of child support will be affected by many variables, there are a few key components that arise in every case.  The guidelines are established to avoid litigat...